I was told recently that I spend a lot of time talking about my past and my future, but not a lot of time talking about the present.
Initially, I wanted to disagree, but soon conceded it was an accurate statement.
However, I do think it's completely understandable, after experiencing a loss, to do just that.
You have wonderful memories to rehash that allow you to feel sort of normal again and you have fears about the future without the one you planned to share life with.
But:
"An emotionally locked person refuses to live in the now."-Kilroy J. Oldster
I don't want to be emotionally locked.
There's much wisdom on this subject:
"Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed."-Wayne Dyer
"Life is not a dress rehearsal."-Rose Tremain
"Don't waste today by talking about yesterday until it's finally tomorrow."-Tim Fargo
"Today is the bridge between acceptance and faith. Today is the bridge between the past, regarding which we unconditionally accept that everything has occurred according to God's plan, and a future where we place our unconditional trust in God's omnipotence and His benevolent design for our lives."-Jonathan Lockwood Huie
I'm choosing today, today.
I'm going to make every effort to choose to live in the day, tomorrow, as well.
